Secrets Chapter 7-Kiss of Death

Kaname wished he had done something sooner. That he had known Zero would pull something crazy. He sighed.

It has been three days since Shizuka came back for Zero. And Zero has been asleep the whole time.

Kaname had brought Zero back to the Vampire Hunter ER. He was in surgery for 4 hours but Zero was still breathing.

Yagari and Chairman had come rushing to the ER immediately when Kaname called them.

Kaname had a tough time explaining what had happened. He managed to keep their relationship a secret. Ichijou and Yuki promised not to say a thing about their relationship. But Ichijou confessed to him there.

-FLASHBACK-

Yuki walked back to the Chairman.

Ichijou stood there with Kaname. It's now or never, he thought to himself.

"Ichijou are y-"

Ichijou held his hand up, stopping Kaname mid sentence.

"Kaname, I'm sure you figured this out already but I like you."

Kaname said nothing causing Ichijou to become more nervous.

Ichijou felt his face turn crimson. Kaname sighed.

"I'm sorry Ichijou but you know that I love Zero." Kaname looked straight into Ichijou's eyes.

"I know," said Ichijou. "But you letting me stay by your side is enough for me."

Kaname smiled and Ichijou returned it with a smile.

-END OF FLASHBACK-

Kaname sighed. He wondered how much longer Zero was going to be asleep.

Even though Zero looked okay Kaname wanted Zero to scold him. That's the only way that would ensure him that Zero was okay.

Kaname brushed Zero's hair to the side. He knew that Zero looked okay on the outside but on the inside he was still hurt.

Kaname took the scissors that were on the small table beside him.

He slowly drew the tip of the scissors across his wrist, allowing blood to flow.

This is the only way, he thought.

He brought his bloody wrist to his mouth and took in a mouthful of blood. He then brought his lips to Zero's and let the blood flow down Zero's throat. He moved away as soon as he finished in order to keep his control.

All he can do now is wait for his lover to awaken.

Zero opened his eyes slowly. He was in an all white room and the lights were dim.

His body was weak and tired. All he wanted to do was go back to sleep.

He then realized that he was in the hospital.

Zero sat up but felt a searing pain in his stomach. He looked down and saw that his stomach was all bandaged up.

What happened, he thought to himself. Then everything flooded back. The basement, Shizuka, the painful stab, he thought. Kaname must be wrecked. He sighed and rested back against his pillows.

Zero felt something tickle his hand and saw a sleeping Kaname beside him on his bed.

He was shocked. He didn't think Kaname would be there.

How did he explain this to the Chairman? Zero brushed Kaname's hair to the side, revealing a peaceful, sleeping Kaname.

As if on cue Kaname opened his eyes slowly. At first he was a bit disoriented but shot up quick as soon as he realized that Zero was awake.

They stared at each other, both exploring each other's face as if it was their first time meeting.

"Welcome back, my love," Kaname said breaking the silence.

Before Zero even noticed it he felt a tear roll out of his eyes. He looked away feeling ashamed.

I don't deserve to be with Kaname, he thought to himself.

Kaname sat on Zero's bed and gently brought Zero to face him.

The tears didn't stop coming out. In fact their speed increased.

Kaname brought his lips to Zero's yet again.

"Don't cry my love," he whispered against Zero's lips.

Zero hesitated before kissing Kaname back. But Zero couldn't stand it anymore.

He wrapped his arms around Kaname's neck and kissed him.

He explored Kaname's mouth like he had never kissed him. He explored every inch and crevice, leaving no spot untouched. But Zero was the first to break away. He grimaced in pain and grabbed his stomach.

"Damn," he mumbled.

He heard Kaname chuckle and say "Are you sure you're all right?"

Zero nodded his head.

"I'll go get a nurse."

Zero looked up and saw Kaname getting up.

He grabbed Kaname's sleeve and shouted "Wait!"

Kaname turned to look at him.

"I'm fine honestly. I just woke up so..."

"So what?"

"Stay with me," mumbled Zero feeling his face go hot.

"Sorry, I couldn't hear you," said Kaname, obviously amused.

"Oh for god's sake I said stay with me so just sit your ass down and answer my damn questions!" said Zero, now mad.

But all Kaname did was laugh. This made Zero even madder. Eventually he sat down.

Kaname was smiling. That's my Zero, he thought to himself.

"How long have I been asleep for?"

"You've been out for 3 days, 3 nights."

Zero's eyes widened. "What?" He had slept for so long yet he was still tired.

"I thought you would be asleep longer," said Kaname with a smile on his face.

"Hmph, maybe I wanted to wake up," retorted Zero.

"Or maybe it was my kiss."

Ichijou sighed. I'm glad I got to tell him but... No, I shouldn't be selfish.

"Takuma!"

Ichijou looked up and saw that it was Senri.

"Ah, Senri. What's wrong?"

Senri walked up to Ichijou and hugged him.

"Thank god you're alright. I heard what happened."

Ichijou was shocked at first, but then was happy that someone cared. He wrapped his arms around Senri and gave into the warmth that Senri was emanating.

Senri was the first to break away. He mumbled something that Ichijou couldn't hear. Senri was blushing. Ichijou noticed that Senri's skin looked smooth and pale in the moonlight.

He lifted his hand and brushed Senri's hair. Senri moaned a little and that brought a smile to Ichijou's lips.

Senri jumped at Ichijou and wrapped his arms around his neck.

He began to kiss Ichijou's neck and whispered "I like you Ichijou."

Ichijou stood there shocked.

To both of their surprises Ichijou wrapped his arms around Senri's waist and whispered "I like you too."

Ichijou slid his hands up Senri's back and pushed his neck toward his own.

Their lips met, enclosing the little space that was left between them.

I've found someone to love Kaname, thought Ichijou.

A kiss of death and a kiss of new beginning, thought Ichijou as he pushed Senri into his room, their lips still locked together.

A/N: hey you guys! I'm sorry that it took me SO long to update. But I hope you really enjoyed this chapter. Just to let you know there will be one more chapter. Then it's the end. But there will be a sequel! I promise. I already started the sequel. And I know if I don't post the sequel, I'll get shot. Please review!